Return to Life(1949)
Retour à la vie
Return to Life Synopsis
In France in 1946, the difficult return to civilian life of five deportees and prisoners of war after having lived through the hell of the Second World War.
Return to Life (1949) is a drama and comedy film directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot, released on September 14, 1949 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Bernard Blier, Jane Marken, François Périer and Patricia Roc. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Henri-Georges Clouzot
- Writers:
- Charles Spaak, Jean Ferry, Henri-Georges Clouzot
- Producers:
- Jacques Roitfeld
- Cinematographer:
- Louis Page
- Production:
- Les Films Marceau, Les Productions Jacques Roitfeld
- Status:
- Released
Return to Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bernard Blier
as Gaston (segment "Le retour de tante Emma")
Jane Marken
as Aunt Bertha (segment "Le retour de tante Emma")
François Périer
as Antoine (segment "Le retour d'Antoine")
Patricia Roc
as Lieutenant Evelyne (segment "Le retour d'Antoine")
Louis Jouvet
as Jean Girard (segment "Le retour de Jean")
Noël Roquevert
as Commander (segment "Le retour de Jean")
Noël-Noël
as René (segment "Le retour de René")
- Madeleine Gérôme
Madeleine Gérôme
as Young widow (segment "Le retour de René")
Serge Reggiani
as Louis (segment "Le retour de Louis")
Paul Frankeur
as Mayor (segment "Le retour de Louis")
Gisèle Préville
as Lilian (segment "Le retour d'Antoine")
Tanis Chandler
as Captain Betty (segment "Le retour d'Antoine")
Key crew
Directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot, written by Charles Spaak, Jean Ferry and Henri-Georges Clouzot, produced by Jacques Roitfeld.
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Return to Life Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 16 ratings.
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Return to Life – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Return to Life online?
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Return to Life (1949) is currently available to rent or buy from FOD. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Return to Life?
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The main cast of Return to Life (1949) includes Bernard Blier, Jane Marken, François Périer, Patricia Roc and Louis Jouvet. The film was directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Return to Life released?
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Return to Life was released on September 14, 1949 and runs for 2h.
Is Return to Life worth watching?
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Return to Life (1949) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.